On this week's Pregame Podcast, Boston College beat writer Tyler Calvarusso of Eagle Insider discusses the upcoming matchup with NC State with Cory Smith. How much does Anthony Brown's loss impact the BC offense? What makes A.J. Dillon such a huge weapon? Why is BC struggling so much with pass rushing? Calvarusso breaks it all down with Pack Pride. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for "Pack Pride Podcast" under the...
Oct 16, 2019•14 min
The Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is back! NC State moved to 4-2 (1-1 ACC) on the season with a 16-10 win over Syracuse on Thursday night, so James and Cory take a look at the game -- and preview the Boston College matchup! Did Bailey Hockman do enough to take the reins of the Wolfpack offense? How much have the defensive line and linebackers stepped up? How important will the run defense be against BC with A.J. Dillon in the backfield? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the G...
Oct 15, 2019•44 min
NC State couldn't find much success offensively, but did just enough to come away with a 16-10 win over Syracuse Thursday night. Michael and Cory give their assessment of the offense and yet another strong performance from the defense. How did Bailey Hockman perform in his first career start? Should Devin Leary have gotten more burn after one drive? How strong is this Wolfpack front line after getting 16 sacks and 25 TFLs in the last two games? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on i...
Oct 11, 2019•27 min
NC State is back in action this Thursday when it hosts Atlantic Division rival Syracuse at Carter-Finley Stadium for a Week 7 showdown under the lights. Both teams head in looking to rebound from 3-2 starts to the season and hoping to climb their way back up the ACC standings. Has Tommy DeVito turned his season around after two strong games? Will N.C. native Moe Neal go out with a bang in his final game against the Pack? What area can the Pack exploit against the Orange defense? Listen to the fu...
Oct 09, 2019•17 min
You never know who will stop in on the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast! On Monday night, former NC State legend Tommy Burleson dropped in at Amedeo's Italian Restaurant and jumped on the podcast with James and Cory. Burleson discussed the current team -- including his thoughts on Manny Bates -- and looks back on his career. Taylor Adams, the creator of ONE and Wolfpack Hustle also joins the show to talk about the show and what's coming next! Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, th...
Oct 08, 2019•51 min
The Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is back! Following NC State's 31-13 loss to Florida State, Cory and James steered the show in a different direction with special guest host Simon Harris, a former men's basketball player and current women's basketball assistant. Simon discusses the new additions for the women's team, coaching under Wes Moore and what brought him back home to Raleigh. The guys also take a look at the loss to FSU and where the quarterback battle stands heading into a crucial matchup w...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min
NC State dropped its second straight road game and ACC opener Saturday night against Florida State. Cory and Michael take a look back at the loss on the Postgame Podcast. Does the Wolfpack have a definitive answer at quarterback? What is wrong with NC State's offense? How much has the youth movement helped improve the defensive front? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for "Pack Pride Podcast" under the podcasts sect...
Sep 29, 2019•34 min
NC State finally opens up conference play on Saturday night with a critical matchup against Florida State in Tallahassee. For this week's Pregame Podcast, Josh Newberg of Noles247 joins the show to discuss the Atlantic Division rivalry. What's the latest on James Blackman's injury? How has Cam Akers improved early on this season? What is the biggest strength of the Seminoles' defense? Will Bailey Hockman receive a positive reception during his homecoming game? Listen to the full podcast below an...
Sep 27, 2019•15 min
Another week, another win for the Wolfpack. NC State now stands at 3-1 on the season after the 34-23 win over Ball State, but still has plenty of questions heading into conference play -- particularly under center. James and Cory take a look at the QB situation heading into conference play. Tim Peeler also joins the show to discuss why Pack fans need to have some patience when it comes to this year's team. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us...
Sep 24, 2019•56 min
Somehow, someway, NC State came away with a win over Ball State. After two strong TD drives to close out the first half from a Matt McKay-led offense, the passing game accounted for just one total passing yard with him on the field in eight attempts. So what were Michael and Cory's thoughts on the up-and-down performance from McKay? What do we make of the defensive unit that gave up 333 passing yards? Is this team ready for Florida State this coming Saturday? Listen to the full podcast below and...
Sep 22, 2019•22 min
Coming off a humbling loss to West Virginia by a final score of 44-27 on the road in Week 3, NC State heads home looking to get back on track against Ball State. Beat Writer Jordan Guskey joins the Pregame Podcast to discuss the Cardinals ahead of Week 4. What makes QB Drew Plitt one of the most productive passers in the country? Can the Pack's passing attack get right against the Cards' secondary? Will Ball State keep the game close or even pull off the upset? Listen to the full podcast below a...
Sep 18, 2019•15 min
NC State vs. West Virginia was, well, not pretty -- on either side of the ball, to be honest. That's putting it mildly. While there is a lot of negativity in Wolfpack Nation about the performance, James and Cory take a larger look at where things stand and other news for the Pack. What were Cory and James' thoughts on Matt McKay's performance? Why were the depth chart changes made to the defense? The guys also talk Cam Hayes' commitment, Pack Pros and much more! Listen to the full podcast below ...
Sep 17, 2019•51 min
Well, that was ... something. The Wolfpack went into Morgantown, W.V. to take on the Mountaineers with a chance of moving to 3-0 and earning somewhat of a statement win against a struggling team. Instead, NC State was throttled in the second half to fall in a 44-27 loss against West Virginia. Cory and Michael dissect the loss, from the performance of Matt McKay to the red-zone defense against West Virginia. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find u...
Sep 15, 2019•18 min
On this week's pregame podcast, Cory is joined by Chris Anderson, publisher of EerSports on the 247Sports network, to discuss the matchup between NC State and West Virginia. What is the biggest weakness of West Virginia's offense? Who is the biggest bright spot for the defensive side of the ball? What is Chris' prediction for the game? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for "Pack Pride Podcast" under the podcasts sec...
Sep 13, 2019•18 min
On this week's episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast, Cory and James are joined by a very special guest in former NC State defensive back and 12-year NFL veteran Dewayne Washington. The former first-round pick sticks around for the entirety of the show to discuss his career as well as the players he's coached now with the Pack. Which assistant coach does Washington believe isn't getting enough credit? What's it like to watch his former players from Heritage succeed with NC State? What was Was...
Sep 10, 2019•44 min
The Wolfpack kept the party rolling with yet another resounding win over Western Carolina by a final of 41-0 on Saturday. However, it wasn't all perfect for the Pack, as Cory and Michael discuss. In what areas did Matt McKay struggle early on? What does Zonovan Knight's breakout performance do for the running game? Who earned the offensive and defensive game balls? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for "Pack Pride P...
Sep 08, 2019•24 min
On this week's Pregame Podcast, Cory is joined by Michael Clark to discuss Western Carolina. Since we couldn't find a media member that covered the Catamounts, Michael offers his expertise from studying the team ahead of Saturday's matchup. How difficult will it be to bottle up Preseason FCS All-American Tyrie Adams? What will the Pack need to shore up ahead of West Virginia? What's the latest on State's official visitor for this weekend? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes,...
Sep 06, 2019•19 min
Cory and James are back for another installment of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast! On this week's episode, the guys are joined by Brand Activation Manager for New Belgium Chris Allen -- better known as the "Raleigh Beer Ranger" -- to talk about Old Tuffy. With the beer now on store shelves, at tailgates and sold in Carter-Finley Stadium, Allen talks about how the project came together, the impact for NC State and the reaction from the fan base. The discussion then moves to the aftermath from the ...
Sep 03, 2019•51 min
NC State kicked off the 2019 football season the same way it finished the 2018 regular season -- with a dominant win over ECU. Cory and Michael take a look back on the 34-6 victory and how the Pack got to 1-0. How good was Matt McKay's first start of his career? Why was the 3-3-5 defense so effective for the Pack? Who were the offensive and defensive MVPs? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for "Pack Pride Podcast" u...
Sep 02, 2019•23 min
With the Wolfpack and Pirates kicking off in less than 48 hours, the Pregame Podcasts are back! This week, Stephen Igoe of Hoist the Colours joins R. Cory Smith to discuss the matchup with ECU. Is Igoe buying into the hype Mike Houston is building for ECU? How much different will the Pirates offense look under Holton Ahlers? Who are the defensive standouts heading into Houston's first year? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by s...
Aug 29, 2019•23 min
With the regular season finally kicking off on Saturday, Pack Pride concludes its annual positional preview for NC State football. Cory and Michael take a look at the secondary and special teams units for the 2019 season. How much will the Pack lean on its seniors in the secondary? What will Chris Dunn do for an encore in 2019? How dynamic will the kick return game be? Jarius Morehead joins the show to discuss his growth with the Pack, improving the secondary and life after football. Listen to t...
Aug 28, 2019•34 min
Welcome to the first edition of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast! Shot live at Amedeo's, James Curle drives the ship along with Cory Smith providing analysis for numerous NC State topics ahead of Week 1. Between the start of the 2019 season against ECU, Jacoby Brissett taking over as starting QB for the Colts and Matt McKay winning the QB battle for the Pack, there was plenty to talk about. Evan Sauer of Tailgate Guys also joins the show to discuss what they will bring to NC State tailgates this se...
Aug 27, 2019•42 min
With fall camp finishing up this week, Pack Pride continues its annual positional preview for NC State football. Cory and Michael take a look at the linebackers and nickels for the 2019 season. How deep is the linebacker group this year? What can Pack fans expect from a healthy Stephen Griffin? Isaiah Moore also joins the podcast to talk about his development, leadership style and relationship with Coach Thunder. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or ...
Aug 22, 2019•24 min
With just over two weeks left before the start of the season opener, we're over halfway through with our positional previews for NC State. This week, Cory and Michael take a look at the trenches for the 2019 season. Who are the players in line to start along the offensive line? How talented is the new-look defensive line? Larrell Murchison also joins the podcast to discuss his expectations and putting his city on his back. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play...
Aug 16, 2019•28 min
With fall camp in full swing, Pack Pride is rolling along with its annual positional preview for NC State football. Cory and Michael take a look at the wideouts and tight ends for the 2019 season. How much of a leap can the three projected starters make? How deep is the slot for the Pack? Will Cary Angeline the be "safety valve" for the Pack's new QB? Emeka Emezie also joins the podcast to talk about his growth, leadership style and personal expectations. Listen to the full podcast below and sub...
Aug 09, 2019•34 min
With fall camp firing up on Friday morning, Pack Pride is starting its annual positional preview for NC State football. Cory and Michael take a look at the quarterbacks and running backs for the 2019 season. Who is the leader in the clubhouse heading into fall camp? How dynamic will the backfield be with two explosive tailbacks? Ricky Person Jr. also joins the podcast to talk about his health, leadership and expectations for his sophomore campaign. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe ...
Aug 02, 2019•37 min
NC State football hosted some of the top talent across the state and the region Friday night during the Alpha Wolf Showcase. Cory and Michael were in attendance to provide a breakdown of the event. They also take a look ahead at what to expect once fall camp opens on Friday morning. What are the biggest camp battles and freshmen to watch in camp? What is more important than football this week for Michael and his family? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play St...
Jul 30, 2019•35 min
On Friday night, NC State will host its annual Alpha Wolf Showcase at Carter-Finley Stadium, featuring elite targets for the 2020, 2021 and 2022 classes! Cory and Michael take a look at the massive recruiting event on this week's podcast. Who are the top targets expected to make the camp? How important is it for building future classes? Which commitments will be in attendance? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for "...
Jul 26, 2019•19 min
Every year, the entire ACC collects in Charlotte for the unofficial kickoff to the football season. Pack Pride was on hand as the Wolfpack sent Dave Doeren and two players to represent the program. What were the biggest takeaways from ACC Kickoff? Who performed the best at Life for Life? With one week until Alpha Wolf camp, Michael and Cory break down what to expect at the elite camp. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searchi...
Jul 20, 2019•30 min
On the final day of the Dave Doeren Football Camps, NC State hosted arguably two of the most important prospects in both the 2020 and 2021 class on campus. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look at the summer camps as a whole along with the impact of having 2021 QB Aaron McLaughlin and 2020 WR commit Porter Rooks on the field. How significant was this past weekend for NC State's recruiting class? In what ways has Rooks helped shape the 2020 class and start building toward the 2021 circuit? Who...
Jun 26, 2019•23 min
